Research Technician

About the role

This position is for a research technician to support the goals of a grant projected funded by the National Institute on Alcohol and Alcoholism. The project involves intensive daily data collection across a 19-month period. This position will support recruitment and retention of a sample of 150 ASU college students. Additional responsibilities will include data management and preliminary data analyses as well as oversight of the project under the supervision of Dr. William Corbin.

Responsibilities

• Overall monitoring of the project
• Recruitment and tracking and retention of participants
• Data management and analyses
• Communication with the ASU IRB and the funding source (NIAAA)

Requirements

• High School Diploma and two-years (2) experience appropriate to the area of assignment/field; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

Qualifications

• At least one year of research experience
• Experience with participant recruitment and retention and data management and analyses and/or experience with any of the programs used to perform these tasks (RedCap, Qualtrics, Expiwell, SPSS).

Skills

• Intermediate to complex technical support
• General lab maintenance
• Lab operational support

Benefits

N/A

Pay

$24.00 USD per hour

Schedule

N/A

Department Statement

The Department of Psychology, a unit within ASU’s The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, is developing foundations and deploying solutions for healthy minds, bodies and societies. The department fosters educational excellence through innovative neuroscience and psychology degree programs, award-winning faculty and unparalleled access to undergraduate and graduate research experiences. Graduates emerge well-prepared for professional opportunities in academia, education, industry, healthcare, government and community organizations. In a supportive and collaborative environment, staff and faculty have the opportunity to grow in expertise and enhance leadership skills. The department, recognizing and embracing various identities, nurtures a sense of belonging where every voice is valued. Engaging with the broader ASU community and participating in unique programs like the REACH Institute, the Child Study Lab, the Clinical Psychology Center and Psych for Life®, provides ample opportunity to make a direct impact in people’s lives. Aligned with ASU’s Charter and Design aspirations, the Department of Psychology prioritizes the success of its students and alumni and integrates transdisciplinary approaches to improve communities on a local, national and global scale.

Working Environment

• Regular meetings with members of Dr. Corbin’s research team
• Communication with the ASU IRB and the funding source
• Recruitment, tracking, and retention of a sample of 150 college men
• Setting up data repositories
• Aiding in data cleaning
• Preliminary data analyses
• Working with a variety of software programs including Qualtrics, Expiwell, RedCap, and SPSS

Department Statement

The Department of Psychology, a unit within ASU’s The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, is developing foundations and deploying solutions for healthy minds, bodies and societies. The department fosters educational excellence through innovative neuroscience and psychology degree programs, award-winning faculty and unparalleled access to undergraduate and graduate research experiences. Graduates emerge well-prepared for professional opportunities in academia, education, industry, healthcare, government and community organizations. In a supportive and collaborative environment, staff and faculty have the opportunity to grow in expertise and enhance leadership skills. The department, recognizing and embracing various identities, nurtures a sense of belonging where every voice is valued. Engaging with the broader ASU community and participating in unique programs like the REACH Institute, the Child Study Lab, the Clinical Psychology Center and Psych for Life®, provides ample opportunity to make a direct impact in people’s lives. Aligned with ASU’s Charter and Design aspirations, the Department of Psychology prioritizes the success of its students and alumni and integrates transdisciplinary approaches to improve communities on a local, national and global scale.

Location

Campus: Tempe